(a) No person shall operate a drone or UAS in a manner that recklessly endangers persons, wildlife, or property or in a manner that harasses, disturbs, intimidates, annoys or threatens persons or wildlife. Drones or UASs shall be operated in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Regulations and Policies. No drone or UAS are permitted on Park District property unless a special use permit is first obtained by the Director of the Park District.
(b) No person shall launch, land or operate, or cause to be launched, landed or operated, any UAS weighing more than 4.4lbs/2.2kg in any airspace within the Park District.
(c) No person shall launch, land or operate, or cause to be launched, landed or operated, any UAS weighing less than 4.4lbs/2.2kg in any airspace within the Park District except in designated areas and must possess a current certificate of aircraft registration issued by the FAA for the UAS or is flying the UAS strictly for hobby or recreational use.
(d) No person shall launch, operate, or cause to be launched or operated, any unmanned aircraft system in any airspace within or over any area within the Park District that the FAA determines to be a restricted area, either by way of a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), Temporary Flight Restriction, No Drone Zone, or other means.
(e) Division (c) of this section shall not apply to any person who has previous approval from the FAA to operate a UAS in a restricted area and is complying with all terms and conditions of their approval.